Hi, I'm Nick

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Many thanks for considering a humanist Naming ceremony. Whatever the reason for a NAMING- a recent birth, an addition to your family, a public declaration of identity - I offer non-religious ceremonies that are made especially for you, and which reflect your story, values and beliefs.

Many people opt for a humanist Naming ceremony after rejecting the idea of a traditional religious event, yet wanting some way to mark a significant moment in the lives of themselves and their family. Whilst humanist ceremonies are non-religious in view, they are not anti-religion. I aim to make all my naming ceremonies inclusive, happy, relaxed and memorable occasions for all involved.

WHAT DOES A CEREMONY CONSIST OF?

My ceremony will tell your family's story with warmth, sincerity and humour and I will design, write and deliver the whole thing by listening to your wishes and desires for this special day in your lives. At every step you will have direct input into making an occasion to treasure. It will live long in the memories of all present and moreover ensure that it is unique to you, something which formal religious ceremonies may not offer.

A ceremony can take place when and wherever you decide, and may include readings, symbolic acts, and music chosen by you. If however, you feel a bit lost as to where to start, I have plenty of examples and suggestions to share with you as part of making your day. Whether a grand event for large numbers of friends and family or just a quiet connection to special friends and supporters at home is what you are after, I am happy to oblige and discuss all options you may bring. To that end, I am thrilled to be able use my professional background as director/writer/actor in the performing arts to aid in . and delivering your ceremony. The testimonials below will give you further idea of how I work and its value in the experience of my clients. Hoping I can be of service, Nick

“Thank you very much for a wonderful ceremony for our baby naming. From the information we provided, you developed a wonderful and personal script, and the additional readings and words that you chose fitted perfectly with our personality and style. Everybody commented on what a wonderful ceremony it was to celebrate our little girl’s arrival into our family. Thank you for all your efforts both on the day and making sure all the necessary preparations were in place beforehand. We would not hesitate to recommend you to our friends and family.”

— Naming 2024

 “It was absolutely brilliant and we have had nothing but compliments from our guests, saying how wonderful and personal the ceremony was and how great you were at leading it. Quite a few have mentioned that they would like to do something similar for their own little ones. Thank you for making it all so easy in the run up as well. You took the limited information we told you and turned it in to a beautiful story so personal to our daughter and all that we want for her. Also the way you handled any changes that were thrown at you last minute was brilliant, so thank you so much."

— Naming Testimonial

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Nick Phillips

Where I work

I am based in Liverpool and work mostly in Mereyside and the surrounding areas. With family in Hull, I also conduct ceremonies in East Yorskhire, from the Humber to York. I am also happy to undertake distance/overseas ceremonies by negotiation so feel free to enquire.

Fees from...

£300

How to contact me
Email

nickpcelebrant@gmail.com

Website

humanist.org.uk/nickphillips

HUMANIST CEREMONIES™ is the network of more than 550 celebrants, trained by national charity Humanists UK to a gold standard to provide memorable and meaningful humanist ceremonies to non-religious people. Operating throughout England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, we deliver authentic, tailor-made and heartfelt ceremonies for life’s key moments. They are always inclusive and welcoming, regardless of the beliefs of those attending.

You can trust Humanist Ceremonies celebrants: We are DBS-checked, fully insured, and regularly peer reviewed for quality assurance. We are committed to a code of conduct, and have a transparent and robust complaints process in the rare case of a problem. We all pay a monthly fee to Humanists UK to further support the work of the charity, and are part of a regional network for like-minded celebrants for support and learning.

Humanist naming ceremonies

A humanist naming ceremony is a joyous event, and the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family to welcome your child into the world, with no reference to religion. It focuses on the child, their future and the circle of love and support around them, offering a sincere and personal alternative to a christening or other religious ceremony.